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Serbia protests: Students lead massive rally against Vucic, thousands demand elections, dozens arrested
In Serbia's capital, a massive anti-government protest led to clashes between demonstrators and riot police, resulting in numerous arrests and injuries. Protesters demanded snap elections, denouncing President Vucic's rule and accusing him of corruption and eroding democratic freedoms. While police reported 36,000 attendees, independent monitors estimated the crowd at 140,000, highlighting the deep divisions within the country.
Paris has been hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain since Wednesday, causing widespread flooding and damage. A viral video showed the Eiffel Tower illuminated amidst floodwaters as people sought shelter. Tragically, a 12-year-old boy and a 59-year-old motorcyclist died due to the storm's impact, with emergency responders handling over 300 calls and conducting numerous rescues.
Freed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko
Siarhei Tsikhanouski, recently released after US mediation, shared his harrowing prison experiences and political convictions at a press conference in Vilnius. Sentenced to 18 years in 2021, he endured harsh conditions, including isolation and deprivation. Tsikhanouski urged continued resistance against Lukashenko and called on Donald Trump to help free remaining political prisoners, emphasizing the need for democratic change in Belarus.
Nato leaders to meet in The Hague: Trump’s 5% defense push sparks division among allies
NATO leaders, including Donald Trump, are convening in The Hague to address defense spending, with a proposed target of 5% of GDP causing contention. While many members now meet the 2% minimum, Trump criticizes Spain and Canada for lagging behind. The summit will consider a 3.5% target plus additional investment, though Spain has already voiced its opposition to the proposal.
Superyacht 'Bayesian': British luxury yacht that sank in storm lifted off Sicilian coast; probe underway
The luxury yacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily last year killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, has been recovered. A complex operation lifted the vessel for investigation into the cause of the sinking. The yacht will be examined at port to determine why it sank during a violent storm in August, where Lynch was celebrating his fraud acquittal.
Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, missiles; 14 killed, 30 apartments destroyed in attack - watch video
A devastating Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 14 fatalities and 44 injuries, marking one of the deadliest strikes in recent weeks. The attack, which struck multiple residential areas, destroyed a residential building and ignited fires across the city. The attack coincided with the G7 summit, where discussions on continued support for Ukraine are underway.
Germany vows continued support of Israel as FM visits Berlin
In Berlin, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar met with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, amidst rising tensions over the Gaza conflict. Wadephul affirmed Germany's commitment to supplying arms to Israel while urging unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza and criticizing Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Saar advocated for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to distribute aid, aiming to bypass Hamas.
Suspect in murder of Tunisian man to appear before French judge: Prosecutors
A Frenchman accused of murdering his Tunisian neighbour in the south of France will appear before an anti-terrorism judge on Thursday, the national anti-terror prosecutor's office said. Christophe B, a French national in his 50s, shot and killed Miraoui, a Tunisian man in his 40s, on Saturday in the southern town of Puget-sur-Argens before wounding another neighbour, a Turkish national.
A voice for democracy: Thomas Mann's lasting literary legacy
Thomas Mann, a Nobel laureate and literary giant, fled Germany in the 1930s, later using his voice to condemn the Nazi regime through essays and BBC broadcasts. His early success with "Buddenbrooks" propelled him to fame, but his opposition to authoritarianism led to exile and the revocation of his citizenship.
German Cabinet approves stricter asylum measures
The German Cabinet has approved stricter asylum laws, aiming to streamline the deportation process by easing the designation of "safe countries of origin." This move, spearheaded by interior minister Dobrindt, seeks to bypass parliamentary approval for such designations. The cabinet also approved the abolition of a rule calling for people in pre-deportation custody to be automatically be assigned a lawyer by the state.
Zelenskyy says Russia 'deliberately' targeting civilians after 3 killed in Sumy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of "deliberately" targeting civilians in an attack on the northeastern city of Sumy that killed three people and wounded at least 20. It was a fully deliberate attack on civilians," Zelensky said in a post on social media.
Nearly 200 migrants in small boats rescued in Channel
Nearly 200 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain in small boats were rescued between late Friday and late Saturday, French coastal authorities said. A total 184 people were picked up in four different rescue operations, the maritime prefecture for France's Channel and northern region said in a statement on Sunday.
Watch: Paris erupts in chaos after PSG win Champions League; nearly 300 arrested amid riots
Following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, celebrations in Paris turned violent, resulting in clashes between fans and police. At least two people died, and 559 were arrested after riots erupted near the Champs-Elysees and Parc des Princes, where thousands watched the match. Previously, violence also occurred after PSG's semi-final win, prompting a heavy police presence of 5,400 officers across the city.
Bulgarian nationalists march against euro currency adoption
Thousands in Bulgaria protested against adopting the euro, demanding a referendum on abandoning the lev. Organized by civic groups and nationalist parties, demonstrators voiced concerns over economic impacts and national sovereignty. President Radev, citing public anxieties about inflation, supports the referendum, but parliament rejected it, accusing him of pro-Russian sentiments.
Poland holds knife-edge vote with EU role at stake
Poles are set to vote on Sunday in a knife-edge presidential election with major implications for the country's role in Europe and for abortion and LGBTQ rights. Malgorzata Wojciechowska, a tour guide and teacher in her fifties, said Polish women "unfortunately do not have the same rights as our European friends".